Remember the golden rules:

try Memo1.Text := HTTP.Get('https://www.example.com'); except on E: Exception do ShowMessage('SSL Error: ' + E.Message); end;

Resolving the "Could Not Load SSL Library" error in Delphi 7 with Indy 9 is a common challenge for developers maintaining legacy systems. This issue typically stems from a mismatch between the Indy version and the specific OpenSSL DLLs required. Primary Causes and Solutions

// Before any SSL operation: IdSSLOpenSSLHeaders.LoadOpenSSLLibrary;

When using SSL-enabled Indy components (like TIdHTTP , TIdSMTP , TIdPOP3 , TIdIMAP4 ) in Delphi 7 with Indy 9, you may encounter the exception: